Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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- Aug 18, 2013
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Not sure he's actually all that without a leader next to him...
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Dunk without Greer?
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Ninja Elephant
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- Feb 16, 2009
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You believe he should be experienced enough already to play the lead role in a centre back partnership?
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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Well if so he doesn't seem capable of it.
Or he's out of form and needs a rest.
Ninja Elephant
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- Feb 16, 2009
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You are expecting too much from our young, inexperienced, centre back who is learning how to lead a defence alongside a player who barely plays there. He is stepping up to a role he hasn't done before in a beleaguered team, this is him gaining the experience that a Gordon Greer gained at some point.
fat old seagull
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I think to be fair, centre backs act as a pair more than any other positions in a team. By the very nature of their defensive duties it is important to build up a mutual understanding. Difficult over a handful of games. We could IMO equally expect Greers game to be less than expected if Dunk was absent.
SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
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To be fair, he hasn't put much of a foot wrong all season. His cross field passes have been a joy to watch when they've come off, such as the pass that led to Bruno's goal in the Cardiff game.
saafend_seagull
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He's not champ level without Greer
GingerBeerMan
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- Dec 29, 2011
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Thought he was fine today. Played better than Halford at CB, don't see what the fuss is.
that's what I thought. Greer has been poor since mid October
BensGrandad
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We have missed Greer more than his critics will concede but Dunk is playing well generally but needs his sreadying influence along side of him.
The Brighton Buzz
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- Jan 31, 2008
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Agree with this. Ever since Greer was injured Dunk has still been one of our most consistent performers. Yes he might make the odd mistake, but I would have him in our side any day. Greer has bad games and makes errors does that make him not good enough. Some people just need to pick on any Albion players. You have to be thick skinned to be an Albion youngster, I bet half the U21's are really looking forward to getting into the first team and being slagged off.
martin tyler
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- Jan 25, 2013
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Sure its been said but CB is a position you work with someone. Greer and dunk look good. Take one away not so good. Unless one is an exceptional leader such as Upson ot is very difficult when one is missing
chucky1973
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strange thread indeed as I thought Dunk (apart from a couple of misplaced passes) had a very good game today.
dingodan
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Same.
Do what?
The only player of real quality on the pitch in blue & white. I've been at every home game this season & he has been the player of the season. A great game today. Reads the game fantastically & makes quality interceptions from hoofs up field.
The only reason he won't partner Greer next season is because he may be sold to a club in the prem
The only player of real quality on the pitch in blue & white. I've been at every home game this season & he has been the player of the season. A great game today. Reads the game fantastically & makes quality interceptions from hoofs up field.
The only reason he won't partner Greer next season is because he may be sold to a club in the prem
chucky1973
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Do we know when Greer is back?
glasfryn
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do we have Hughes available??
Meade's Ball
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Dunk without Greer, war without tears.
Utter rubbish